Mid-Level Software Engineer

Visionist, Inc.•Washington, DC

2d•$145,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

Visionist is seeking Software Engineers to join their team at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC. The role involves advancing the future of maritime domain awareness by enhancing global ship tracking systems. This position will leverage state-of-the-art analytics, multi-INT fusion, and cutting-edge technologies to detect and disrupt illicit activities at sea, including smuggling, trafficking, illegal fishing, and waste dumping. The work also contributes to preventing terrorism, securing global commerce, and strengthening U.S. homeland defense. Visionist is a 100% employee-owned company with over 15 years of experience solving tough software and analysis challenges for the Intelligence Community. They emphasize job security, embedding small engineering teams with analysts to address mission capability gaps, and defending national cyber infrastructure. The company offers expertise in malware analysis, attribution, mapping adversarial infrastructure, pen testing, and operational planning. Their open-door leadership team fosters a supportive culture with opportunities for internal growth and promotion. Visionist has a 4.8-star rating on Glassdoor and promotes a family-like atmosphere with regular social events.

Requirements

Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance is required.
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
10 years of experience in software development
Experience with object-oriented programming and modern dev tools
Background in Multi-INT or complex technical software systems
Strong skills in requirement analysis and system documentation
Ability to verify third-party software against system requirements
Effective collaboration and communication skills
U.S citizenship required (green card holders and permanent residents are not eligible).
Applicants selected will be required to obtain / maintain a government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Additional higher education may substitute years of experience

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain complex Multi-INT software systems
Apply modern and traditional object-oriented programming techniques
Create technical/user documentation and deliver user training
Analyze system requirements and conduct trade-off and impact studies
Perform independent software validation and review test plans/results for compliance
Collaborate with software teams across the full development lifecycle

Benefits

100% employee-owned company
Competitive 15% retirement contribution (5% 401K match & 10% ESOP)
4 weeks paid time off that is never “use or lose”
12 paid holidays
Comp time
Overtime
Flexible work hours
80 hours of paid parental leave with an additional $8,000 supplemental payment upon returning from maternity
Medical, dental, & vision benefits for both individuals and families
Additional $4,160/year for those who waive medical benefits
Annual lifestyle bonus of $600 (for gyms/fitness, new tech, or HSA)
Annual merit increases
Performance-based bonuses
Term life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability